Factory automation

Nord Drivesystems joins Open IIoT Panel

30 November, 2018 | Supplied by: NORD Drivesystems (Aust) Pty Ltd

Nord Drivesystems has joined SMC Pneumatics, Beckhoff Automation, Balluff and ZI-Argus in an expert panel.


Amazon launches cloud robotics platform

30 November, 2018

The cloud robotics race is on, with the three key cloud platforms announcing solutions.


GE's first scalable additive systems ready for production

16 November, 2018

Modular system architecture with automation supports scalable serial production.


Balluff ceramic sensor caps

14 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Balluff Pty Ltd

Balluff has released ceramic caps that can increase sensor life, by withstanding high temperatures, weld spatter and abrasives.


Growing use of mobile robots on factory floors: report

12 November, 2018

Complementary robotics technologies will help to push revenues of commercial robotics to US$22 billion by 2027.


Pepperl+Fuchs 30GM-IO series ultrasonic sensors

01 November, 2018 | Supplied by: Pepperl+Fuchs (Aust) Pty Ltd

The Pepperl+Fuchs 30GM-IO series diffuse mode sensors can be used for a range of applications.


ElasitSense EDS capacitive displacement sensor

31 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Bestech Australia Pty Ltd

The EDS sensor is a contact capacitive displacement sensor with a hyper-elastic elastomer stretchable strain gauge.


The robot eye with an all-round field of view

30 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Fraunhofer Research Institution for Additive Manufacturing Technologies IAPT

Robots can move — but not see — in all directions. A patented laser sensor developed by a Fraunhofer research institution provides a solution.


ABB to build advanced robotics factory in Shanghai

29 October, 2018 | Supplied by: ABB Australia Pty Ltd

ABB is to build what it says will be the world's most advanced robotics factory, where robots build other robots.


Exoskeleton market growing quickly

26 October, 2018

A new market research report predicts that the robotic exoskeleton market will top US$5 billion over the next 10 years.


TER TOP rotary limit switch

26 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Motion Technologies Pty Ltd

The TOP rotary limit switch from TER is suitable for most environments due to its waterproof and heat-resistant aluminium case.


Global industrial robot sales doubled over the past five years: report

22 October, 2018 | Supplied by: International Federation of Robotics

The new World Robotics Report shows that 381,000 units were shipped globally in 2017 — an increase of 30% compared to the previous year.


Advantech AIIS machine vision systems

19 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Advantech Australia Pty Ltd

Advantech's AIIS product series aimed at vision inspection applications is suitable for food and beverage industry needs.


Posital IXARC incremental encoders

15 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Plant Control & Automation

The Posital IXARC incremental encoders are now available with a housing that features a cable entry angled at 45° to the device axis.


Machine shop moves into the future of additive manufacturing

12 October, 2018 | Supplied by: Konica Minolta Business Solutions Australia Pty Ltd

Amiga Engineering moves into the future of additive manufacturing with Konica Minolta and 3D SYSTEMS ProX DMP 320.


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